Jammu, May 21 (KPN): In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, with as many as 999 inmates lodged in the high-security Kot Bhalwal jail, Jammu, is currently overcrowded as it is holding over 10 per cent more prisoners than its normal capacity.
The information was given by the jail superintendent to the high court judge Justice Tashi Rabstan during an inspection of the premises, an official said.
The official said a six-member team led by Justice Ranbstan visited the jail on Friday and inquired about under-trial prisoners and the number of convicts languishing in the jail.
The team was informed that against a total capacity of 903 persons, currently 999 inmates are lodged in the jail. They were also intimated about the shortfall in the sanctioned strength of the staff.
“There are 579 under-trials, 353 detainees and 67 convicts in the jail. Among these, 17 are foreign nationals but no female inmate was lodged in the jail,” the official said.
Highlighting the lack of certain healthcare facilities, the officials said the jail authorities had to shift the ailing inmates to government hospitals for dental and eye treatment.
The official said Justice Rabstan inspected the barracks, dining and kitchen area, e-mulakat centre and video conferencing facility.
